Mount Pleasant Pets 2021-22

CC www.MtPleasant.Pet | www.MPVets.Pet | www.facebook.com/MPpets MP PETS F E A T U R E Dew was certainly no stranger to saving the lives of cats and kittens. She had already fostered around 100 of them for the Charleston Animal Society and Pet Helpers, including another with a case of FIV+. Arrangements were made to transport Neville to Mount Pleasant, and they weren’t simple. His journey spanned 30 hours and involved four different flights. When he finally arrived, Dew took Neville to her own veterinarian and had him checked out. In his new home, Neville rapidly put on weight — so much so that he had to be placed on a prescription diet. Astonishingly, he even registered a negative test for his FIV+. At this point, Dew would normally reach out to find a “forever home” for her foster feline. But there was just something special about this cat. This one, she couldn’t let go. So Dew adopted Neville the cat, and he quickly adapted to American life. He has served as a “big brother” to more than two dozen foster cats and kittens and remains “pals” with them after they leave Dew’s care. He goes on play dates, takes walks in what Dew calls his red convertible stroller, talks to her incessantly, sleeps in her bed, climbs out on tree limbs and loves meeting new people. Currently four years of age, he’ll no doubt live many more years in com- fort, bringing joy to Dew and everyone else who meets him. Part two of this story is more personal. A little more than 10 years ago, my wife Judy and I made the big decision to become dog owners, something we’d never done together. It made no sense to buy a fancy breed from a pet shop when so many dogs need homes, so we went to the Charles- ton Animal Society’s North Charleston shelter. We agreed that we wanted a big dog, something tough, sturdy and maybe just a little menacing – like a German shepherd or a Rottweiler. But while there were scores of big, healthy dogs at the shelter, none of those macho mutts made that special con- nection with us. On our way to the car, dejected, we peered through the chain-link fence into the outdoor exercise area. There stood a man in a business suit, with a brown splotch of color on his shoulders. It was a dog, vigorously — maybe maniacally — licking the man’s ears, neck and face, while a tail wagged like an out-of-control metronome. Out of curiosity, we went back inside, where we dis- covered that the man behind the fence was Joe Elmore, Charleston Animal Society’s CEO. The little dog, whom Our top priority is customer service - it’s what sets us apart from the rest. Our Clients trust us with their biggest investments and we owe them nothing but the best service, protection and price. Let us show you how our services sets us apart. Jenny McKenzie Agency Owner Brightway, The McKenzie Agency • 843-408-4554 • jenny.mckenzie@brightway.com • BrightwayMcKenzie. The insurance agency reinvented around you.